Fully-loaded crossbow, machete and sword found in Sheffield drug dealer's home
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Street dealer Isiah Ellis, aged 22, has been locked up for eight years for his offending following a trial at the city’s Crown Court.
He came to the attention of the police after he was stopped by officers in the city centre following reports of a fight on Carver Street on March 31, 2019.
He had been caught on CCTV fleeing the scene.
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Hide AdAlthough not involved in the disturbance, Ellis was found to be carrying 12 wraps of cocaine.
He was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs in February 2020.
Several months later, a drugs warrant was executed at his home in the Westfield area of Sheffield, where police found a stash of drugs as well as a haul of weapons.
PC Sarah Morton said: “Officers recovered a significant amount of drugs from the address, including cocaine, heroin and crack cocaine.
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Hide Ad“We also seized a fully-loaded crossbow, a machete, a sword and drug paraphernalia – it was clear that Ellis was making money from this enterprise.”
In total, Ellis, of Shortbrook Road, was charged with five offences and pleaded not guilty to each one at a hearing in February 2021.
Last week he received a seven-year prison sentence after being found guilty by a jury.
In addition to the drugs offences, he was also found guilty of driving offences committed in York, for which another year was added – bringing the total sentence to eight years.
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Hide AdPC Morton added: “We know drug dealing is a significant concern for our communities and I hope that this result demonstrates how committed our officers are to tackling this issue and securing results at court.
“Ellis was a shameless street dealer who had drugs and weapons stashed all over his home. It is right that he has been removed from the streets and hopefully this will send a signal to others that there are consequences and they can be significant.”
To pass on information about dealers, call South Yorkshire Police on 101.